DIY: DME torque damper (with pics)
02-27-2008, 03:11 AM
#23
Originally Posted by Aroddalobster
thanks, and yeah, i like how we could change out bushings depending on how stiff we want it, even though i'll probably never change it to the harder bushings.
03-04-2008, 12:26 AM
#24
not to hijack your thread, its a great DIY - just thought i'd add a few more detailed shots...
this is what the bracket looks like when properly bolted to the engine. note the order of components:
bolt -> washers -> bracket -> metal cylinder -> engine
this is the strut bracket correctly installed before bolting it down:
if you have a strut bar, you'll need to put some washers on the right strut (if facing the fron of the car), to fill the gap that the strut bracket creates on the left strut:
aaaand some random pictures....
represent that
great mod, i recommend it highly. shifts feel smoother with the ETD. cabin noise is a little more but not too bad, at idle is when its the worst.
this is what the bracket looks like when properly bolted to the engine. note the order of components:
bolt -> washers -> bracket -> metal cylinder -> engine
this is the strut bracket correctly installed before bolting it down:
if you have a strut bar, you'll need to put some washers on the right strut (if facing the fron of the car), to fill the gap that the strut bracket creates on the left strut:
aaaand some random pictures....
represent that
great mod, i recommend it highly. shifts feel smoother with the ETD. cabin noise is a little more but not too bad, at idle is when its the worst.
03-04-2008, 01:53 AM
#25
ahh filling in what i missed. i just did the same thing this weekend, except using 4 home depot washers on both strut bolts. also, while i was going washer crazy, i laid down 1 on each bolt under the bracket for the ETD on the passenger's side, because i noticed that it isn't level. thanks for the add-on!
edit: nice engine cover btw tceeder
edit: nice engine cover btw tceeder
03-09-2008, 03:31 AM
#31
Very similar to the ingall's etd...
although there is nothing in this diy about setting the pre-load which accounts for cabin noise.
ETD write-up with preload adjustments and considerations for s/c installations:
http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archi...ue-damper.aspx
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=161394
although there is nothing in this diy about setting the pre-load which accounts for cabin noise.
ETD write-up with preload adjustments and considerations for s/c installations:
http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archi...ue-damper.aspx
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=161394
03-09-2008, 09:00 AM
#34
Originally Posted by Nick06tC
Good write up!
Originally Posted by darkscion
so hows the car hook up now when you launch it,better?
Originally Posted by jetlounge
Very similar to the ingall's etd...
although there is nothing in this diy about setting the pre-load which accounts for cabin noise.
ETD write-up with preload adjustments and considerations for s/c installations:
http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archi...ue-damper.aspx
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=161394
although there is nothing in this diy about setting the pre-load which accounts for cabin noise.
ETD write-up with preload adjustments and considerations for s/c installations:
http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archi...ue-damper.aspx
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=161394
04-01-2008, 01:28 AM
#39
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I have the ingalls torque damper and was talking to one of the vendors at the irwindale triatholon a few weeks ago. I told him that i still had alot of wheel hop and that when I took off from first i would year a loud clank noise. He told me i needed to tighten up my torque damper. I havent done it yet though because the intructions i got with the damper was "DO NOT ADJUST LENGTH". Has any one heard of "tightening" the torque damper. It doesnt have to do with the bolts. They are super tight.. trust me!! 
04-01-2008, 07:27 AM
#40
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whats with the stack of washers on the bracket that connects to the head, are they suppose to be like that, why not just the right size bolt, just wondering if you guys were sure it was installed right?